24 Sussex Dr. is a 12,000-sq.-ft. mess — how do other G7 leaders’ homes stack up?
The Prime Minister’s official residence at 24 Sussex Dr. has been uninhabited for about 11 years due to heating and wiring problems, asbestos, water damage, mold, and rats.
Due to the cost of ongoing renovations and security concerns, the future of 24 Sussex Drive as the prime minister’s official residence is again under debate, raising broader questions about how world leaders live.
There are no uniform rules across countries, and leaders don’t all live in official residences, according to the Ottawa Citizen.
In G7 nations, these homes have varied histories, including ties to royalty, papal figures, fires, bombings, coup attempts, and even ghost lore.
